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ShinetellTM Digital Pregnancy Test is a pregnancy test. It is used for the qualitative detection of hCG in human urine as an aid in early detection of pregnancy. For in vitro diagnostic use, for over the counter use.
Shinetell™ Digital Pregnancy Test is used for in vitro qualitative detection of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) in human urine, and is designed to be tested in dip or midstream mode. The test device consists of a single test strip assembled in a plastic housing, with an absorbent tip. The device is in a ready-to-use format. Shinetell™ Digital Pregnancy Test uses lateral flow immunoassay and light reflection for the detection of the HCG in urine specimens. The test would detect the light intensity by using the LED as the light source. After that, the result can be displayed on the display screen.
The provided document describes the Shinetell™ Digital Pregnancy Test, a device for the qualitative detection of hCG in human urine as an aid in early detection of pregnancy, for over-the-counter use. The document focuses on demonstrating the device's performance characteristics and its substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device.
Here's a breakdown of the acceptance criteria and the study that proves the device meets these criteria:
1. Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance
The document doesn't explicitly list "acceptance criteria" in a separate table, but the performance characteristics evaluated serve as the de facto criteria for demonstrating substantial equivalence. The key performance metrics and their reported results are:
| Performance Characteristic | Acceptance Criteria (Implicit) | Reported Device Performance |
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| Sensitivity | Detection of hCG at specified concentrations (e.g., 25 mIU/mL) with high positive rates and low false positive rates at lower concentrations. | 25 mIU/mL: 100% positive detection rate for both midstream and dip testing (overall 300/300 positive).12.5 mIU/mL: 0% positive detection rate (overall 0/300 positive).0 mIU/mL: 0% positive detection rate (overall 0/300 positive).The device demonstrated reproducible results, with operators and lots showing similar performance. |
| Hook Effect | No false negative results at very high hCG concentrations. | All tested concentrations (up to 500,000 mIU/mL) gave a positive result, demonstrating no hook effect. |
| Specificity/Cross-Reactivity | No false positive results from healthy non-pregnant females or cross-reactive substances. No interference from HCG ß-core fragment. | Non-pregnant females: 300 samples (100 from pre-menopausal, peri-menopausal, post-menopausal) tested by laypersons across both methods showed no false positives (100% negative).Cross-reactants: No cross-reactivity observed with 500 mIU/mL hLH, 1000 mIU/mL hFSH, 1000 µIU/mL hTSH at 0, 5, and 25 mIU/mL hCG spiked samples.hCG ß-core fragment: Performance not affected by concentrations up to 500,000 pmol/L. |
| Interfering Substances | Performance of the device is not affected by common interfering substances found in urine. | No interference effect observed with various substances at specified concentrations (e.g., Glucose 2000 mg/dL, Albumin 2000 mg/dL, Acetaminophen 20 mg/dL, etc.).Urine pH: Performance unaffected for pH 4-9.Urine Density: Performance unaffected for relative density 1.000-1.035. |
| Method Comparison (vs. predicate) | High conformity (agreement) between the new device and the predicate device. | Midstream method: 100% conformity (agreement) between the candidate and predicate devices (52 positive, 48 negative, total 100 cases).Dip method: 100% conformity (agreement) between the candidate and predicate devices (41 positive, 59 negative, total 100 cases). |
| Lay Person Study | High agreement between layperson results and professional results, and ease of use/understanding for lay users. | First Study (self-testing): 100% positive and 100% negative conformity between layperson self-tests and professional results for both midstream (N=100) and dip (N=100) methods.Second Study (blinded spiked samples): 100% correct results for laypersons testing 5 mIU/mL hCG (negative) and 25 mIU/mL hCG (positive) spiked samples. Questionnaire results indicated ease of use and understanding. |
2. Sample Sizes Used for the Test Set and Data Provenance
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Analytical Performance (Precision/Sensitivity):
- Sample Size: For each hCG concentration (0, 12.5, 15, 18.75, 22.5, 25, 50, 100, 200 mIU/mL), 10 replicates were tested per day for 5 days for each of 3 device lots. With 3 operators, this resulted in 50 tests per operator per lot per concentration (10 replicates/day * 5 days), totaling 150 tests per concentration per lot.
- Overall Sensitivity Sample Size: For the sensitivity conclusions, the most critical concentrations (0, 12.5, 25, 50, 100, 200 mIU/mL) each had 300 tests (3 lots * 50 replicates * 2 methods, or summarized directly as 300 total results).
- Data Provenance: The document does not specify the country of origin for these spiked urine samples. It implies a laboratory setting for the spiking and testing, rather than patient samples. The study is retrospective in the sense that controlled samples were created for testing.
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Specificity and Cross-Reactivity:
- Non-pregnant females: 300 samples (100 from each age group: pre-menopausal, peri-menopausal, post-menopausal).
- Cross-reactive substances/hCG ß-core fragment: Number of samples not explicitly stated per substance/concentration, but it involved "negative and positive female urine samples" spiked with the substances.
- Data Provenance: Not specified, but implied to be collected samples.
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Interfering Substances:
- Number of samples not explicitly stated per substance/concentration, but involved "urine samples containing 0, 5 and 25 mIU/mL hCG" spiked with the substances.
- Data Provenance: Not specified, implied to be collected urine samples spiked in a lab setting.
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Method Comparison Study:
- Sample Size: 200 women presenting to test for pregnancy, suspected to be pregnant (early stage, less than 5 weeks).
- Data Provenance: Retrospective, collected from patients at three Point-of-Care (POC) sites. Country of origin not specified.
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Lay Person Study:
- First Study (self-testing): 200 women (individual pregnancy status self-tested).
- Second Study (blinded spiked samples): 100 laypersons for 5 mIU/mL hCG aliquots and 100 laypersons for 25 mIU/mL hCG aliquots.
- Data Provenance: "Individuals with varying educational and occupational backgrounds from three sites." Country of origin not specified. The first study used patient samples (their own urine); the second used controlled, spiked samples. Both are prospective in terms of the layperson testing event.
3. Number of Experts Used to Establish the Ground Truth for the Test Set and Their Qualifications
- Analytical Performance (Precision/Sensitivity): Ground truth was established by the known concentration of hCG spiked into the negative urine samples, traceable to the 5th WHO International Standard. No human experts were used to interpret these results beyond confirming the digital readout.
- Specificity, Cross-reactivity, Interfering Substances: Ground truth was established by the known negative status of the samples or the known spiked concentrations.
- Method Comparison Study: The predicate device served as the "ground truth" for comparison. The study states "3 different professionals using the candidate device and 1 professional using the predicate device at each site." Their qualifications are not specified beyond "professionals."
- Lay Person Study:
- First Study (self-testing): The "professional results" served as ground truth for comparison with layperson results. The qualifications of these "professionals" are not specified.
- Second Study (blinded spiked samples): The known spiked concentration (5 mIU/mL hCG meant to be negative, 25 mIU/mL hCG meant to be positive) acted as the ground truth. A "study administrator" was present to observe; their role was not to establish ground truth but to monitor the study.
4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set
The document does not describe a formal "adjudication method" involving multiple readers/experts to resolve discrepancies for the test sets.
- For analytical performance, ground truth was by spiking, so no adjudication needed.
- For method comparison and lay person studies, comparison was made against the predicate device results or professional results (in the case of actual patient samples). In the second layperson study, ground truth was by known concentration. Discrepancies (if any arose) or how they were handled (e.g., re-testing, exclusion) are not explicitly detailed.
5. If a Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study Was Done
No. This is a digital pregnancy test with a clear "Pregnant" or "Not Pregnant" readout, not an imaging device requiring human interpretation for complex diagnostic decisions. Therefore, a multi-reader multi-case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study to assess how human readers improve with AI vs. without AI assistance is not applicable to this device. The "human readers" (laypersons) are using the device to get a direct digital output, not making an interpretation with or without AI assistance.
6. If a Standalone (i.e., algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) Was Done
Yes, in essence, the "Analytical Performance" section (Precision/Sensitivity, Hook Effect, Specificity, Interfering Substances) represents the standalone performance of the device, as it evaluates the device's ability to detect hCG at various concentrations and in the presence of challenging substances, independent of human interpretation variability. The digital output is the algorithm's direct result.
7. The Type of Ground Truth Used
The types of ground truth used varied depending on the performance characteristic being evaluated:
- Known Spiked Concentrations: For sensitivity, hook effect, cross-reactivity (with defined interferers), and the second layperson study. This is a highly controlled, artificial ground truth.
- Clinical (Patient) Samples with Known Status (or compared to predicate/professional): For method comparison study and the first layperson study. Here, the "ground truth" was either the result from the legally marketed predicate device or the result from a "professional" using the candidate device, implying a clinical assessment of the patient's pregnancy status (e.g., confirmatory lab tests, clinical history).
8. The Sample Size for the Training Set
The document does not provide information on the training set size because this is not an AI/ML device that requires a separate "training set" in the conventional sense. This is an immunoassay device with a digital readout mechanism based on light intensity detection. Its "design" is based on biochemical and optical principles, not on learned parameters from a large dataset. Therefore, there's no "training set" as would be seen for, say, an image-recognition AI algorithm.
9. How the Ground Truth for the Training Set Was Established
As noted in point 8, there is no "training set" for this type of device in the context of an AI/ML algorithm. The device's operational parameters (e.g., thresholds for light intensity to display "Pregnant" or "Not Pregnant") are likely established during the device's development and internal validation processes using controlled, known concentrations of hCG, similar to the analytical performance testing described.
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August 13, 2024
Hangzhou AllTest Biotech Co., Ltd. % Jenny Xia Director LSI International Inc. 504 East Diamond Ave., Suite H Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877
Re: K241978
Trade/Device Name: Shinetell™ Digital Pregnancy Test Regulation Number: 21 CFR 862.1155 Regulation Name: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) Test System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LCX Dated: July 4, 2024 Received: July 5, 2024
Dear Jenny Xia:
We have reviewed your section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database available at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30, Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90, Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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Paula V. Caposino -S
Paula Caposino, Ph.D. Deputy Division Director Division of Chemistry and Toxicology Devices OHT7: Office of In Vitro Diagnostics Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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Indications for Use
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K241978 Device Name
ShinetellTM Digital Pregnancy Test
Indications for Use (Describe)
ShinetellTM Digital Pregnancy Test is a pregnancy test. It is used for the qualitative detection of hCG in human urine as an aid in early detection of pregnancy. For in vitro diagnostic use, for over the counter use.
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510(k) SUMMARY K241978
| 1. | Date: | July 1, 2024 |
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| 2. | Submitter: | Hangzhou AllTest Biotech Co., Ltd.No. 550 Yinhai StreetHangzhou, China |
| 3. | Contact person: | Jenny XiaLSI International Inc.504 East Diamond Ave., Suite HGaithersburg, MD 20877Telephone: 301-525-6856Fax: 301-916-6213Email: jxia@lsi-consulting.org |
| 4. | Device Name: | Shinetell™ Digital Pregnancy Test |
| Classification: | Class II | |
| Product Code: | LCX | |
| CFR: | 862.1155 | |
| 5. | Predicate Devices: | MissLan™ Digital Pregnancy Rapid Test (K222305) |
6. Intended Use
Shinetell™ Digital Pregnancy Test is a pregnancy test. It is used for the qualitative detection of hCG in human urine as an aid in early detection of pregnancy. For in vitro diagnostic use, for over the counter use.
7. Device Description
Shinetell™ Digital Pregnancy Test is used for in vitro qualitative detection of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) in human urine, and is designed to be tested in dip or midstream mode. The test device consists of a single test strip assembled in a plastic housing, with an absorbent tip. The device is in a ready-touse format.
Shinetell™ Digital Pregnancy Test uses lateral flow immunoassay and light reflection for the detection of the HCG in urine specimens. The test would detect the light intensity by using the LED as the light source. After that, the result can be displayed on the display screen.
Substantial Equivalence Information 8.
| Similarities | ||
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| Item | Candidate device | Predicate device |
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| Intended use | Early detection ofpregnancy | Early detection ofpregnancy |
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| Specimen | Urine | Urine |
| Assay technical | Immunochromatographicassay | Immunochromatographicassay |
| Sensitivity | 25 mIU/mL | 25 mIU/mL |
| Results | Qualitative | Qualitative |
| Target user | Over the counter use | Over the counter use |
| Sample application | Midstream and dipmethods | Midstream and dip methods |
| Readout | Digital/LCD screen | Digital/LCD screen |
| Differences | ||
| Item | Device | Predicate |
| Appearance | 152.4 x 24 x 16.5 mm | 155.5 x 21.5 x 14.5 mm |
| Display Results | "Pregnant" or "NotPregnant" | "+" or "-" |
9. Test Principle
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is a glycoprotein produced by the placenta during pregnancy. Shinetell™ Digital Pregnancy Test uses lateral flow immunoassay and light reflection for the detection of the HCG in urine specimens. After the appropriate urine sample is added to the absorbent tip, the clock symbol will appear and blink on the Display Screen after urine is applied, indicating the test is working. The HCG in urine specimen will react with the anti-ß-HCG antibody-colloidal gold conjugate and form a compound. As the liquid flows to the Test area of the test strip, the compound will be captured by the anti-a-HCG antibody immobilized on the Test area, then a colored line will be formed on the Test area.
The test midstream would detect the light intensity by using the LED as the light source. The background of the LED lighted zone will be darker due to the color of colloidal gold conjugate, and the intensity of the reflected light received by the photodiode decreases significantly. By detecting the signal parameter of the reflected light intensity, which is decreasing significantly, the test midstream can determine that the sample is adding properly. The LED light will irradiate the test strip and then be reflected to the photodiode and the photodiode can respond to the different light intensity value by testing the intensity of reflected light.
In approximately 3 minutes, the result will be shown on the display screen. If test value is over the preset threshold, the test result is positive and "Pregnant" is displayed on the screen. Otherwise, the result is negative and "Not Pregnant" is displayed on the screen.
If the sample is adding improperly, the background color of the LED lighted zone
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does not decrease significantly. By detecting the signal parameter of the reflected light intensity, which isn't decreasing significantly, the test midstream can determine that the sample is adding improperly, and the test will be invalid and "?" is displayed on the screen.
10. Performance Characteristics
A. Analytical nerformance
a. Precision/Reproducibility/Sensitivity
Negative female urine was spiked with hCG standard (Traceable to the 5th WHO) to hCG concentrations of 0, 12.5, 15, 18.75, 22.5, 25, 50, 100 and 200 mIU/mL. Each sample was tested by both dip and midstream methods in 10 replicates per day for 5 days for each device lot. Total of three device lots were tested. Tests were performed by three different operators for each sample concentration. The results are summarized in the table below:
| hCGConcentration(mIU/mL) | Operator 1Lot 1 | Operator 2Lot 2 | Operator 3Lot 3 | Totalresult | %Negative | %Positive | ||||
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| - | + | - | + | - | + | - | + | |||
| 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 150 | 0 | 100% | 0% |
| 12.5 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 150 | 0 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 69 | 81 | 46% | 54% |
| 18.75 | 13 | 37 | 12 | 38 | 12 | 38 | 37 | 113 | 25% | 75% |
| 22.5 | 5 | 45 | 5 | 45 | 5 | 45 | 15 | 135 | 10% | 90% |
| 25 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 150 | 0% | 100% |
| 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 150 | 0% | 100% |
| 100 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 150 | 0% | 100% |
| 200 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 150 | 0% | 100% |
Midstream Testing
Dip Testing
| hCGConcentration(mIU/mL) | Operator1Lot 1 | Operator2Lot 2 | Operator3Lot 3 | Totalresult | %Negative | %Positive | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | + | - | + | - | + | - | + | |||
| 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 150 | 0 | 100% | 0% |
| 12.5 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 150 | 0 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 73 | 77 | 49% | 51% |
| 18.75 | 12 | 38 | 13 | 37 | 12 | 38 | 37 | 113 | 25% | 75% |
| 22.5 | 5 | 45 | 6 | 44 | 5 | 45 | 16 | 134 | 11% | 89% |
| 25 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 150 | 0% | 100% |
| 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 150 | 0% | 100% |
| 100 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 150 | 0% | 100% |
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| 200 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 150 | 0% | 100% |
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| ----- | --- | ---- | --- | ---- | --- | ---- | --- | ----- | ---- | ------ |
| hCGConcentration(mIU/mL) | Lot 1 | Lot 2 | Lot 3 | Totalresult | %Negative | %Positive | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | + | - | + | - | + | - | + | |||
| 0 | 100 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 300 | 0 | 100% | 0% |
| 12.5 | 100 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 300 | 0 | 100% | 0% |
| 15 | 45 | 55 | 49 | 51 | 48 | 52 | 142 | 158 | 47% | 53% |
| 18.75 | 25 | 75 | 25 | 75 | 24 | 76 | 74 | 226 | 25% | 75% |
| 22.5 | 10 | 90 | 11 | 89 | 10 | 90 | 31 | 269 | 10% | 90% |
| 25 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 300 | 0% | 100% |
| 50 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 300 | 0% | 100% |
| 100 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 300 | 0% | 100% |
| 200 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 300 | 0% | 100% |
Overall Testing
Shinetell™ Digital Pregnancy Test exhibited reproducible results.
Based on the above results, the sensitivity of Shinetell™ Digital Pregnancy Test is demonstrated to be 25 mIU/mL.
b. Linearity/assay reportable range:
Linearity is not applicable since this is a qualitative test. The test device was evaluated for high dose or hook effect.
Hook effect test:
Negative female urine samples were spiked with varying hCG concentrations (6,250 mlU/mL, 12,500 mIU/mL, 25,000 mIU/mL, 50,000 mIU/mL, 100,000 mIU/mL, 200,000 mIU/mL, and 500,000 mIU/mL) and were tested with 3 lots of the candidate device. All tested concentrations gave a positive result. The results demonstrated that no hook effect was observed at hCG concentration up to 500,000 mIU/mL.
c. Traceability, Stability, Expected values (controls, calibrators, or methods): Traceability:
Shinetell™ Digital Pregnancy Test is calibrated against reference material traceable to WHO International Standard 5th edition, NIBSC code 07/364.
Stability:
Shinetell™ Digital Pregnancy Test is stable for 24 months at 2°C to 30°C based on real time stability study.
d. Specificity and cross reactivity
To evaluate specificity, 300 female urine samples were collected from healthy,
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non-pregnant females in pre-menopausal (ages 1840 years old), peri-menopausal (4155 years old), and post-menopausal (>55 years old) groups. A total of 100 samples from each age group were collected and these samples were tested by lay persons using both dip and midstream methods. No false positive results were observed for any of the age groups.
To evaluate cross-reactivity, negative and positive female urine samples (0, 5 and 25 mIU/mL hCG) were spiked with potential cross reactants (500 mIU/mL hLH, 1000 mIU/mL hFSH, 1000 µIU/mL hTSH). No cross-reactivity was observed at tested concentration.
To evaluate the effect of the hCG ß-core fragment, negative female urine samples (0 and 5 mIU/mL hCG) and positive female urine samples (25 and 20,000 mIU/mL hCG) were spiked with hCG ß-core fragment (hCGBcf) at concentrations of 50,000 pmol/L, 125,000 pmol/L, 250,000pmol/L, and 500,000pmol/L. The performance of Shinetell™ Digital Pregnancy Test is not affected by hCG ß-core fragment concentrations up to 500,000 pmol/L.
e. Interfering substance
To evaluate potential interferers with Shinetell™ Digital Pregnancy Test, urine samples containing 0, 5 and 25 mIU/mL hCG were spiked with the interfering substance to obtain the certain desired test concentration. No interference effect was observed at the tested concentration shown in table below:
| Substance | Concentration |
|---|---|
| Glucose | 2000 mg/dL |
| Albumin | 2000 mg/dL |
| Bilirubin | 40 mg/dL |
| Hemoglobin | 1000 mg/dL |
| Uric acid | 23.5 mg/dL |
| Acetaminophen | 20 mg/dL |
| Amoxicillin | 20 mg/dL |
| Aspirin | 80 mg/dL |
| Gentisic acid | 20 mg/dL |
| Salicylic Acid | 20 mg/dL |
| Ascorbic acid | 20 mg/dL |
| Folic acid | 0.03 mg/dL |
| Vitamin B1 | 80 mg/dL |
| Atropine | 20 mg/dL |
| Caffeine | 20 mg/dL |
| Tetracycline | 20 mg/dL |
| Ampicillin | 20 mg/dL |
| Ibuprofen | 40 mg/dL |
| Pregnanediol | 1.5 mg/dL |
| β-hydroxybutyrate | 2000 mg/dL |
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| EDTA | 80 mg/dL |
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| Ethanol | 1% |
| Ketone | 20 mg/dL |
| Thiophene | 20 mg/dL |
| Benzoylecgonine | 10 mg/dL |
| Cannabinol | 10 mg/dL |
| Ephedrine | 20 mg/dL |
| Phenylpropanolamine | 20 mg/dL |
| Phenothiazine | 20 mg/dL |
To evaluate the effect of urine pH on the results of Shinetell™ Digital Pregnancy Test, urine samples containing 0, 5 and 25 mIU/mL hCG were tested at pH values of 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. The results indicated that urine pH ranges between 4 and 9 does not affect the performance of Shinetell™ Digital Pregnancy Test.
To evaluate the effect of urine density on the results of Shinetell™ Digital Pregnancy Test, urine samples containing 0, 5 and 25 mIU/mL hCG were tested at density values of 1.000, 1.004, 1.009, 1.015, 1.021, 1.026, 1.029 and 1.035. The results indicated that urine with a relative density of 1.000 to 1.035 does not affect the performance of Shinetell™ Digital Pregnancy Test.
B. Method comnarison studv
Method comparison with predicate device
The performance of the new device was compared to the predicate test. Urine samples were collected from 200 women presenting to test for pregnancy. All subjects were suspected to be pregnant and they are all in the early stage of less than 5 weeks. All samples were tested with candidate and predicate devices at three POC sites (3 different professionals using the candidate device and 1 professional using the predicate device at each site).
| Summary midstream testing results | ||||
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| Midstream method | Predicate device | |||
| Positive | Negative | Total | ||
| Candidate device | Positive | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| Negative | 0 | 48 | 48 | |
| Total | 52 | 48 | 100 |
| Summary dip testing results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dip method | Predicate device | |||
| Positive | Negative | Total | ||
| Candidate device | Positive | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| Negative | 0 | 59 | 59 | |
| Total | 41 | 59 | 100 |
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The conformity between Shinetell™ Digital Pregnancy Test (midstream method / dip method) and the predicate device is 100%.
C. Lav person study
First study:
200 women's individual pregnancy status was self-tested. Individuals with varying educational and occupational backgrounds from three sites were chosen for the study. Each subject tested her own urine sample using the device according to the package insert and provided a sample for professional testing.
Summary
| Midstream method | Professional | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive | Negative | Total | ||
| Layperson | Positive | 47 | 0 | 47 |
| Negative | 0 | 53 | 53 | |
| Total | 47 | 53 | 100 |
| Dip method | Professional | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive | Negative | Total | ||
| Layperson | Positive | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| Negative | 0 | 54 | 54 | |
| Total | 46 | 54 | 100 |
From the above tables, the lay person results showed 100% positive and 100% negative conformity with the professional results.
Second study:
Negative urine sample pools were spiked with 5 mIU/mL hCG and 25 mIU/mL hCG. All aliquots were blind labeled by the person who prepared the samples and didn't take part in the sample testing. Both laypersons and professionals use dip method to test the above samples. 100 laypersons tested the 5 mIU/mL hCG aliquots and 100 laypersons tested the 25 mIU/mL hCG aliquots. Each testing site had a study administrator to observe or monitor the studies by laypersons without providing assistance to the participants.
| hCGConcentration(mIU/mL) | Lay person result | Professional result | The percentage ofcorrect results (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | No. ofPositive | No. ofNegative | No. ofPositive | No. ofNegative | |
| 5 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 100 | 100% |
| 25 | 100 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 100% |
Each lay person was given a questionnaire to assess the readability of the labeling. The results of the questionnaire reflected that the consumers found the test easy to use and that they did not have trouble understanding the labeling and interpreting the results.
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11. Conclusion
Based on the test principle and performance characteristics of the device including precision, interference, specificity, method comparison and lay-user studies of the device, it's concluded that Shinetell™ Digital Pregnancy Test is substantially equivalent to the predicate.
§ 862.1155 Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test system.
(a)
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test system intended for the early detection of pregnancy —(1)Identification. A human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test system is a device intended for the early detection of pregnancy is intended to measure HCG, a placental hormone, in plasma or urine.(2)
Classification. Class II.(b)
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test system intended for any uses other than early detection of pregnancy —(1)Identification. A human chorionic goadotropin (HCG) test system is a device intended for any uses other than early detection of pregnancy (such as an aid in the diagnosis, prognosis, and management of treatment of persons with certain tumors or carcinomas) is intended to measure HCG, a placental hormone, in plasma or urine.(2)
Classification. Class III.(3)
Date PMA or notice of completion of a PDP is required. As of the enactment date of the amendments, May 28, 1976, an approval under section 515 of the act is required before the device described in paragraph (b)(1) may be commercially distributed. See § 862.3.